Description
The AES Operations team is looking for a Energy Storage Technician with Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to take direction from Field Service leads. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the Energy Storage sites and substations associated with the utility-scale and distribution scale Energy Storage.
- Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters, transformers, battery modules, DC Collection equipment, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.
- Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.
- Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders.
- Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.
- Participates in training as required. Some training may require limited travel.
- Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.
- May assist with site vegetation management plans including running tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment.
- Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned.
- Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
- May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.
- Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor.
Desired Skills, Expertise and Proficiencies:
- Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
- Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to included LOTO and Electrical Safety.
- Must have experience in operating personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software. Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
- Integrity and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
- Promotes the site team; strong teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.
- High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
- Meticulous, with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
- Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish and Portuguese is a plus.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
- Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
- Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
- Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
- Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
Education / Experience:
- Possess high school diploma or GED.
- Possess Technical degree, Solar certification, Energy Storage Certification (plus)
- Experience in energy storage system installation (plus)
- Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities is a plus.
Contact
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
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17 Feb, 2025
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